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Companies offer deals for Teacher Appreciation Day/Week

Without getting into the politics of what’s going on in the Legislature or any other issues, here’s a quick summary of a few deals that businesses are offering educators to celebrate this week:

— Office Depot: offering teachers 10 percent off qualifying in-store purchases with their Star Teacher Member Card. You must sign up for a Star Teacher Member card to participate.
The discount excludes gift cards; all consumer electronics and technology products, accessories, media and software; HP ink and toner; Tech Depot services; and all Copy and Print Depot services.

— Red Roof Inn: The hotel chain is offering 15 percent off for teachers for the month of May, as long as you can show documentation of employment at a school.

— New York & Co.: is upping its usual 15 percent discount for teachers to 25 percent this week.

Know of other special deals for teachers for Teacher Appreciation Day/Week? Post a comment on the blog.

In the meantime, here’s an open letter from Education Secretary Arne Duncan to teachers regarding Teacher Appreciation Week.